Year: 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he is taken out of the game after scoring 60 points against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Jan 25, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro (35) looks to rebound between Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) and forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron dominates “Homecoming” in win at Cleveland!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the team during a timeout during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on January 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers have to get better once they hold huge leads

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 24: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Betting picks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel looks on in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: x rotation changes that Frank Vogel should make

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Houston Rockets during a game at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Welcome back to the real Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers hugs LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a game at Staples Center on January 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James is key vs Cavaliers

Jan 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers will get even better

Jan 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford (12) go for the ball during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 lessons from blowout win over Chicago Bulls

Jan 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dunks the ball on Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford (12) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: AD doesn’t “Suck” in Lakers blowout of Chicago Bulls!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a game at Staples Center on January 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Betting picks vs. Chicago Bulls, round 2

Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (9) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers must step up their transition defense vs Chicago

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on December 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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Dec 13, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots a three point basket against Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers have the two best three and D players in the NBA

Jan 21, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Monroe/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 lessons from statement win over Bucks

Jan 21, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Monroe/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers bounce back in win over the Milwaukee Bucks

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks eyes the defense of the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on January 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Betting picks vs. Milwaukee Bucks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets position on Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Staples Center on March 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Why Lakers vs Bucks is an NBA Finals preview & Anthony Davis is key

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates his three pointer behind Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers, during a 115-113 Warriors win on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Staples Center on January 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coasting phenomenon has come back to bite

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks the shot of Kira Lewis Jr. #13 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a 112-95 Los Angeles Lakers win at Staples Center on January 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense is even better than you think

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center on January 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Be ready for LeBron James to ramp it up

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 15: JaVale McGee #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass while under pressure from Nerlens Noel #3 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 15, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

A JaVale McGee reunion makes sense for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts as he drives between LeBron James #23 and Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 115-113 Warriors win on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Staples Center on January 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 lessons from the blown lead vs the Warriors